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We strive to make CU’s workforce stronger, healthier and more secure. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, wellness and retirement goals. Learn more about our benefits.

CU Careers: Find yours today

The University of Colorado's four campuses succeed in transforming Colorado’s communities and the nation through the efforts of an amazingly diverse workforce. With more than 3,000 CU job opportunities opening at CU every year, you just might find one that's perfect for you. Start searching today

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CU Boulder is a dynamic community of scholars and learners situated on one of the most spectacular college campuses in the country. As one of 34 U.S. public institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU) – and the only member in the Rocky Mountain region – CU Boulder has a proud tradition of academic excellence, with five Nobel laureates and more than 50 members of prestigious academic academies. CU Boulder students directly add to the economy by spending $318.7 million and those visiting students spend more than $16 million. CU Boulder employs more than 7,200 people, with more than 1,100 tenure and tenure track faculty.

UCCS is one of the fastest growing U.S. universities. In the shadow of Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs, UCCS is home to nearly 11,000 students and more than 1,000 employees. Annually, UCCS students, faculty and staff generate $30 million in state and local taxes, demonstrating the economic importance of all CU campuses.

To date, UCCS offers 37 bachelor’s degrees, 19 masters and 5 doctoral programs. It is ranked 10th among Western regional public universities and 5th nationally for public undergraduate engineering. It is also a top ranked military friendly university.

Educating more than 14,000 students on our comprehensive campus in downtown Denver, the campus is a major force in the Denver community. With projects such as Boots to Suits supporting veterans transitioning to new careers, and the Learning Landscapes program that helped transform all 97 Denver Public Schools elementary school playgrounds, the community impact is unprecedented.

A state-of-the-art medical center, CU Anschutz Medical Campus is globally recognized for its research, teaching and clinical programs in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, physical therapy and nursing. As the largest academic health care center in the Rocky Mountain region, CU Anschutz is leading the way in education, research and patient care.

In total, there are 19,000 employees on the medical campus and 1.5 million patient visits annually. The impact in the region is large, with more than $2.6 billion in total campus direct expenditures. Not only does CU Anschutz have a large economic impact, but students and faculty are constantly innovating. Since 2002, 1,300 patent applications have been filed and 53 new companies formed from campus research.

University of Colorado's System Administration consists of 21 units that serve the entire CU system. Led by CU President Bruce Benson, these units provide critical support services to CU’s campuses in Aurora, Boulder, Colorado Springs and Denver. This includes everything from Academic Affairs and Employee Services to CU's legal team to University Advancement. Nearly 600 CU employees are based in the System Office.

Start Your CU Career

The University of Colorado's four campuses and system office offer multitudes of career opportunities in a surprisingly diverse array of roles. Find your next position at CU Careers, the land of a thousand opportunities.